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Experience of Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion 1.6 TDI ?

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  • #32
    Old diesel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭Old diesel


    Jesus. wrote: »
    Which would undoubtedly be gutless as well.



    I'm sorry George but I just don't know how on earth someone, having spent a small fortune on a lovely car like that, would be satisfied with such a puny engine. It would make the entire purchase a total waste in my opinion.

    Fair enough if you were spending a grand on a run-around Corsa or something. But a bloody Passat!!!

    I know this phrase is used a lot on here but I think its very applicable here:

    Only in Ireland. :(

    To be honest George is right in that for most Irish drivers that engine will be perfectly fine - look at all the 1.4 Ford Focus Mk 2s that are around in pre 08 form.

    Irish drivers like small engines in a big body :D.

    However I actually have the same mindset as you Jesus - as to be honest I too can't figure out why if your going for a Passat - why you wouldn't go 2 litre with all the toys.

    My own preference on a Passat would be a UK spec 1.8 TSI with leather and other toys like climate, normal suspension and sensible wheel size.

    Sometimes I think of someone who bought an 08 Auris 1.4 diesel brand new for 20 grand and think - if they had that much money to waste on such a dull car - they should have just given it away to charity :( the money I mean.

    But to be honest that's their choice and I have to respect that no matter how much I really can't understand it.

    I would suggest however to the OP - that he or she should take a 2.0 TDI Passat out for a run - and see what they think.


  • #33
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,774 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    Old diesel wrote: »
    My own preference on a Passat would be a UK spec 1.8 TSI with leather and other toys like climate, normal suspension and sensible wheel size.

    Why would you go for a UK spec car then, if you want climate?


  • #34
    Old diesel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭Old diesel


    R.O.R wrote: »
    Why would you go for a UK spec car then, if you want climate?

    I mean Uk spec in that I imagine they never did the 1.8 TSI in Ireland - or if they did (unlikely) they won't have sold hardly any.

    Its all academic anyway since I wouldn't have the funds for such a car now anyhow :D.

    Was just saying my preferred spec on a B6/B7 Passat


  • #35
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,774 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    Old diesel wrote: »
    I mean Uk spec in that I imagine they never did the 1.8 TSI in Ireland - or if they did (unlikely) they won't have sold hardly any.

    Its all academic anyway since I wouldn't have the funds for such a car now anyhow :D.

    Was just saying my preferred spec on a B6/B7 Passat

    What you really want then is an Irish Highline. They did sell the 1.8TSi here, but not in any great numbers.

    Irish Highlines in the B6 had Climate and leather Sports seats. UK Highlines had manual (climactic) A/C and horrible, retro fitted, saggy leather, over the standard Comfortline seats.


  • #36
    Jesus.
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,785 ✭✭✭Jesus.


    Old diesel wrote: »
    I actually have the same mindset as you Jesus.

    That's a strong statement for a mere mortal :D


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  • #37
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,043 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    R.O.R wrote: »
    What you really want then is an Irish Highline. They did sell the 1.8TSi here, but not in any great numbers.

    Irish Highlines in the B6 had Climate and leather Sports seats. UK Highlines had manual (climactic) A/C and horrible, retro fitted, saggy leather, over the standard Comfortline seats.

    Actually the last of the B6 Highlines (2010) were very well specced. Most of the UK Passats have awful spec unless its a SEL model.


  • #38
    sasol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭sasol


    Thanks folks for the replies.

    The general consenus is that I should take the 2.0 and 1.6 for a test drive, which I am going to do.

    tbh, the 0-100kph time or the 'toys/extras' are well down my priority list. I am just looking for a reliable diesel car that is very fuel efficient and cheap to run.

    I am also going to have a look at the Modeo, Insignia and Avensis. My budget is 10K (could stretch it to 11K max), so I think the UK is my only option to get a 09 or 10 car for this price


  • #39
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 12,708 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Yeah definitely take them both for a good test drive, not just 50-60 kph town driving. If you're happy with the 1.6 then that's all that matters.

    Wasn't the facelift Passat out in 2010 ?

    I would say that the 1.6 has the potential to be the most economical provided you as with most diesels keep the revs down and change up early, it would mean progress is slow as hell and most people are probably not willing to drive like that and driving it inefficiently to get it going making the more powerful 140 hp engine more economical in the long run.

    If you're doing shorter trips then the 1.6 in town might be more efficient than the 2.0L. Things like start stop make a difference.

    I would imagine you'll see anything from 40-50 mpg in the passat, big difference but it's a bit like my Girlfriend getting 53 mpg in the Prius and me getting 63.


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